Ford 7.3 owners towing 12,000 lb 5th
Are you or were you satisfied pulling your rig ? Do you think you need a bigger or newer truck ?
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Kevin O. wrote:Lantley wrote:I'm curious what you consider better, and reasonably priced? Also what years are you talking about???
I have owned 2- 7.3 PSD's That I used to tow an 11K loaded TT. They did a great job.
However I would not likely buy one in this era simply because the 7.3's while capable are old technology. They will get the job done but there are now better reasonably priced options now available.
I would be so scared to have a newer 6.7 Ford that is out of warranty..I couldn't imagine what the sophisticated exhaust system would cost to replace never mind the fuel system, turbo, and any of the DPF system?? I'll stick with the OLD technology thank you very much.. :B
Definitely a big factor in why I waited so long to upgrade. But note that I traded in my newer gasser 1/2 ton when I bought my Ram, not my old reliable PSD. That's also why I went with the Cummins over the new PSD or Duramax. Fewer moving parts, less complication, and much simpler to modify down the road. My family appreciates the new-found quietness and smooth ride of the Ram, though ;-)
